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Drycleuch Rig

Hill, Mountain in Selkirkshire

Scotland

Drycleuch Rig

Track to the col between Deer Law and Conscleuch Head Looking towards Conscleuch Head and Black Law.
Track to the col between Deer Law and Conscleuch Head Credit: wrobison

Drycleuch Rig is a prominent hill located in Selkirkshire, Scotland. Situated within the Southern Uplands, it forms part of the expansive Moorfoot Hills range. Rising to an elevation of 526 meters (1,726 feet), Drycleuch Rig offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The hill is primarily composed of sedimentary rock, mainly greywacke and shale, which contributes to its rugged and distinctive appearance. Its slopes are covered in a mix of heather, grasses, and patches of bracken. The hill's summit is marked by a trig point, providing a reference point for surveying and mapping purposes.

Drycleuch Rig is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a range of recreational activities. Hiking and hillwalking are particularly popular, with several routes leading to the summit. These trails vary in difficulty, catering to both experienced climbers and casual walkers. The ascent is often steep, requiring a moderate level of fitness and appropriate footwear.

From the top, visitors are rewarded with breathtaking views across the rolling hills and valleys of the Scottish Borders. On clear days, it is possible to see as far as the Pentland Hills to the north and the Cheviot Hills to the south. The hill also provides a habitat for a variety of wildlife, including red grouse, mountain hares, and birds of prey such as buzzards and kestrels.

Overall, Drycleuch Rig offers a rewarding outdoor experience, combining challenging climbs with stunning vistas of the Selkirkshire countryside.

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Drycleuch Rig Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 55.514916/-3.2041483 or Grid Reference NT2425. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Track to the col between Deer Law and Conscleuch Head Looking towards Conscleuch Head and Black Law.
Track to the col between Deer Law and Conscleuch Head
Looking towards Conscleuch Head and Black Law.
On the Ring of the Loch walk around St Mary's Loch
On the Ring of the Loch walk around St Mary's Loch
The Kirkstead Burn This was viewed on a cold January afternoon from Dryhope Rig.
The Kirkstead Burn
This was viewed on a cold January afternoon from Dryhope Rig.
A cairn on Dryhope Rig This small cairn is at the 520m contour but the 522m summit is approximately 75m to the west-southwest.
A cairn on Dryhope Rig
This small cairn is at the 520m contour but the 522m summit is approximately 75m to the west-southwest.
Spot height 581m, Deer Law A flat 'summit' area of tussock grass with a view west towards Cramalt Craig, just visible through the haze.
Spot height 581m, Deer Law
A flat 'summit' area of tussock grass with a view west towards Cramalt Craig, just visible through the haze.
Snow and sphagnum moss, Deer Law A little colour in this brown heather and peat moorland.
Snow and sphagnum moss, Deer Law
A little colour in this brown heather and peat moorland.
Summit fence, Deer Law The fence crosses about 100m NE of the upright stone cairn marking the summit. Black Law is on the skyline.
Summit fence, Deer Law
The fence crosses about 100m NE of the upright stone cairn marking the summit. Black Law is on the skyline.
Dryhope Rig With a steep rocky slope down to the Kirkstead Burn. The plantations at top left are on Blakehope Rig above the valley of the Douglas Burn.
Dryhope Rig
With a steep rocky slope down to the Kirkstead Burn. The plantations at top left are on Blakehope Rig above the valley of the Douglas Burn.
Deer Law summit
Deer Law summit
Gorbon's Cleuch After the unrelenting boredom of the summit plateau, this delightful valley leading to the Kirkstead burn forms a complete contrast.
Gorbon's Cleuch
After the unrelenting boredom of the summit plateau, this delightful valley leading to the Kirkstead burn forms a complete contrast.
Sheepfolds, Kirkstead burn.
Sheepfolds, Kirkstead burn.
Kirkstead burn The area on the right has been fenced off to allow regeneration of native trees.
Kirkstead burn
The area on the right has been fenced off to allow regeneration of native trees.
Dryhopehope The placename "hope" means a "hollow among the hills", but I'm not sure what a douple hope implies. The road is dry but there's a burn close by. And there's a big thunderstorm on the way, as the dark clouds in the distance signify.
Dryhopehope
The placename "hope" means a "hollow among the hills", but I'm not sure what a douple hope implies. The road is dry but there's a burn close by. And there's a big thunderstorm on the way, as the dark clouds in the distance signify.
Dryhopehope and the Kirkstead burn
Dryhopehope and the Kirkstead burn
Stoney Cleuch, Dryhopehope Looking up the valley from the track close to Dryhopehope.
Stoney Cleuch, Dryhopehope
Looking up the valley from the track close to Dryhopehope.
Old Kirkstead Taken from the other side of the Kirkstead burn, in a torrential thunderstorm...
Old Kirkstead
Taken from the other side of the Kirkstead burn, in a torrential thunderstorm...
Kirkstead burn Note the drystone wall on the left to prevent erosion of the track.
Kirkstead burn
Note the drystone wall on the left to prevent erosion of the track.
Deer Law Summit, Winter An interesting contrast to Richard Webbs photograph taken from the same place - with the washed out colours of winter rather than the vibrant greens of summer.
Deer Law Summit, Winter
An interesting contrast to Richard Webbs photograph taken from the same place - with the washed out colours of winter rather than the vibrant greens of summer.
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Drycleuch Rig is located at Grid Ref: NT2425 (Lat: 55.514916, Lng: -3.2041483)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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